Leaders of the BRICS nations have arrived in India's capital, New Delhi, ahead of an 11-member summit taking place from 12 to 13 September. 

The summit is expected to focus on the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as global economic challenges. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among the leaders who have arrived in the Asian nation.

The summit also marks Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to India since 2019.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Samir Bhattacharya, Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, India.

Leaders of the BRICS nations have arrived in India's capital, New Delhi, ahead of an 11-member summit taking place from 12 to 13 September.&nbsp;
The summit is expected to focus on the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as global economic challenges. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among the leaders who have arrived in the Asian nation.
The summit also marks Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to India since 2019.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Samir Bhattacharya, Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, India.

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